alkenylation

noun

al·​ke·​nyl·​a·​tion ˌal-kə-ˌni-ˈlā-shən 

chemistry

: the act or process of combining with an alkenyl radical

The authors expect the linker to be useful for many reactions of arenes. Already they have demonstrated its application to a variety of reactions, including synthesis of tert-butyl cinnamate … through palladium-catalyzed alkenylation of bromobenzene.

—Maureen Roubi, Chemical & Engineering News, 21 Dec. 1998

Word History

Etymology

alkenyl + -ation

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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